Comparison

SolarApp vs Sun Angle Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SolarApp

Features
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SolarApp is a Sun Path and Shadow Map app let you visualize the sun's movement and simulate real-time shadows anywhere on Earth. Whether you're planning photography sessions, gardening, positioning for solar panel or tracking the perfect golden hour, this app helps you plan every angle with precision. Explore sunlight in 3D and AR, understand how shadows shift through the day, and see the sun path via the phone camera. ___________________________ ▶ Why SolarApp for sunlight tool? ◉ 3D Shadow Map Simulation — Predict where shadows fall at any time of day, anywhere on Earth. See how the shadow moves across the day when using the timeline slider. ◉ Astronomical Color Bar — See the how golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, sunset, daylight and night time represented in a 24 hrs color bar. ◉ AR Sun and Sun Path Overlay — Align your camera with the real sun using augmented reality and watch the sun’s movement across the sky in real time. ◉ Push Notification — Turn on notifications to receive timely reminders for sunrise, sunset, golden hour etc on the phone. To be ready when the light is just right. ◉ Complete Astronomical Information — Comes with sunrise sunset chart with timeline slider to view sun position throughout the day. Completed with all astronomical events such as golden hour, blue hour, solar noon, day length and etc. ◉ Location and Date Change — Allows user to change the location to simulate the shadow map and sun path at different location. Allows user to change the date to see how sunlight changes throughout the seasons. ◉ Auto Detect Location & Compass Orientation — Detect your location and adjust the shadow map, sun position and sun path orientation while you move or tilt the phone. ◉ Timeline Slider — Move the slider on the 24 hrs color bar to simulate the sun position and shadow changes throughout the day. ◉ Sunrise Sunset Chart — Display sun azimuth, sun elevation with sunrise sunset marker on a 24 hrs chart. It is a perfect tool for photographers, architects, gardeners, solar panel installer and outdoor planner. ___________________________ We'd love to hear your feedback, email us at support@tapclay.com to ask any question or get help from our team.

About

Sun Angle Pro

Features
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Sun Angle Pro helps you visualize how sunlight enters your home throughout the year. Simply choose your location and window direction to see real-time sun positions and angles. Perfect for architects, designers, and anyone who loves natural light. • View live sun path and angles • Check sunlight direction by date and time • Find the best spot for solar panels or plants • Supports multiple languages

Screenshots

SolarApp4 screens
Sun Angle Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SolarApp at Free against Sun Angle Pro's $4.99. Sun Angle Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SolarApp is free to download; Sun Angle Pro costs $4.99 up front. SolarApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sun Angle Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SolarApp versus Sun Angle Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolarAppSun Angle Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapclayMEHMET AFIF ARSAY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SolarApp

One-time1
  • Pro Pack$1.99
None

Sun Angle Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolarApp free?
SolarApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sun Angle Pro free?
Sun Angle Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolarApp or Sun Angle Pro have ads?
Neither SolarApp nor Sun Angle Pro shows ads.

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